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    Chicks Health

    I am a bit more concerned for baby chicks health than I have in the past. I have gotten chicks from Rural King without knowing if they are vaccinated before coming to the stores? I recently reached out to TSC and they get from a hatchery called Hoover Hatchery. The chicks in their stores are...
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    meds for my flock

    I had a hen with a runny and bloody backside back in early April. Took her out, kept her in isolation for over a month. Was sure she would pass in a few days, but she got better, started eating more and more and her backside cleared up. I finally thought, ok, place her back in the coop. She...
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    new young layers

    Hi, I have chicks, well, they are past that stage actually. Almost 6 months old, one has started to lay, she is laying where ever also, a habit I need to break. Two eggs so far and they are small, she is a Black Australorp. Any concerns for the small eggs? Or is this usual for first time...
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    Best winter bedding?

    My first Ohio winter with chickens. Cleaning out coop way more often than summer/fall. Painful to say the least. Been using straw for bedding. Tried wood shavings today. Any helpful ideas appreciated.
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    How long do I wait to introduce my young chicks to older hens

    My chicks now are 10 weeks old. I know they will get picked on if too small. My Astrolops are growing wonderfully. My small pin will be too small in a couple months and I need to make a move to the larger coop. What can I do to help in this with my chicken family.
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    How long should I stay with Chick starter

    My chicks are black . Sorry can't spell the full name yet. Starts with "A" . 10 weeks old. How long do I stay with chick starter? Also I bought Rural King Country Roads prior and about out. I avoid Purina for our dog. How is it for poultry? Thanks
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    water containers

    I raised chickens as a kid, many many years ago. Now I have kids and am about to venture into this again. I only see one brand of waterers. Harris, many reviews off of Amazon, TSC mention leaks and rust from these. Anyone have ideas where to find others and not at a cost that will break...
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    central Ohio chicken peeps

    Hi Ohio, I live in Grove City, got my wood to build my first coup since I was a child. Now I have kiddos and a family and we will get into raising chickens. My wife has been buying eggs from two different locals and we said, we can do this ourselves. So, first we build, then I want Buff...
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    how and where to purchase chicks or chickens

    I am in central Ohio area, no coup built yet, have not raised chickens since my teenage years. Now will do so with my kids. Once the coup is built I want to get Orpington's. It may not be until May, I hope I April depends on how soon I can get a home built for them. Once I am ready, I am...
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    chicks growth rate

    I am soon to venture into chicks, I do not have a coup built yet, how soon should I get that going once chicks are at my house? I am in Grove City Ohio, winter has not unlocked itself on us yet either, getting another blast now as I right this on March 4h. SO getting into the yard to pick...
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